Life is What You Make It, 525 Acres in Live Oak County, Texas
Life is What You Make It... 525.25 Acres in Live Oak County, Texas." This is a Great Turn Key Ranch, with loads of possibilities. This is a Real Texas Ranch and Recreational Opportunity. This Ranch has road frontage on it's Southern side on FM 799, on it's Eastern side on FM 1203, and on it's Northern side by County Road 310. The easy access and High Visibility of this ranch offers great recognition features, yet this Ranch does not front on a major interstate. For someone wanting to hold annual production sales for High Quality, registered livestock, or deer, this Ranch's location is Ideal. If location is important there is no better location. The South Texas Area where this Ranch is located, is easily accessed by Interstate 37, U.S. Highway 59, U.S. Highway 281, and is convenient to Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, Texas. The versatile options of this Ranch, include letting the native South Texas Brush, and vegetation regain complete control, developing a Whitetail haven, or reclaim the Ranch for an ideal Cattle ranching operation. This ranch could be High Fenced and managed as a South Texas Whitetail Deer breeding facility. The Ranch boasts a lot of potential with a seasonal waterway with several good pond sites, established ponds that can be re-dug, cleaned out and returned to the Utopia that once existed. This Ranch has been home to the same family for more than sixty years, and produced many wonderful times and memories for the kids that once roamed this Ranch. Memories of catching 8.5 pound bass out of the ponds, beautiful hay fields and excellent cattle production, with Texas Whitetail Deer, still remain some of the fondest of memories. Improvements include a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick home with lots of closet, cabinet, and pantry space, excellent storage in this perfect home to be enjoyed as a primary residence, or a great get away home to enjoy during your "Retreat to The Ranch." The availability of water is important, and this Ranch has two water wells, one at the house and one in the center area of the Ranch, each approx. 375' in depth. There is a large, fully enclosed Tractor/Machinery garage which could serve as covered parking for a private motor coach, there is a three sided implement shed and a good sized pole barn for storing square or round bales of hay. A great set of cattle working pens is located in a "hub" area, making rotational grazing, and proper ranch management, for maximum forage production and utilization very convenient. There are Many, Many, Many, Huge Live Oak Trees in Excellent Condition. The fertile Sandy Loam soils on this Ranch are ideal for the improved and established Coastal Bermuda grass, or the succulent young forbes and browse that is preferred by the elusive "Muy Grande" Whitetail bucks. This Ranch truly can be what You make it, with your purchase and pursuit of Your dreams. Please contact Steve for Price
Hill Country Paradise Ranch
	170 Acre High Fence Ranch $1,695,000 For more photos and information on this listing, please Take a Virtual Tour. Click here for a Printable Flyer.
Come Home to a Vacation Everyday!!! Here is a Paradise Ranch in the Hill Country with an Extraordinary deluxe custom built river rock, 4657 sq ft (4019 sq. ft. heated & Air conditioned + 638 sq.ft. garage) Mediterranean/Spanish style 7 year old estate built atop a hill at about 1400 ft. elev. with spectacular panoramic views. This 170.93 acre Ranch consist of wooded and pasture land surrounded by game fences featuring black buck antelope, red mule and white tail deer. There are three tanks, one which is about one acre stocked with catfish, bass and perch. A barn with a loft capable of accommodation, 5 horse stalls and an arena/roping area with chute & lighting. The luxurious home includes twin towers, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a spacious 2 car garage with work/storage space. Adding to the grandeur, a 35 ft rotunda entry with special ironwork windows and custom built double wooden & decorative glass doors invites you into a elegant foyer featuring double wooden staircases, 35 ft high cathedral cedar wood ceilings, and a sunken formal living room with inlayed wooden flooring and double sided see through gas/wood burning fireplace that separates it from the very spacious recreation room which is situated just off the living room through an arched, pillared entrance featuring built in cabinets, surround sound, scored/stained flooring, bay window with seating & storage space, complete with fully equipped bar (cantina), built in cabinets, deluxe brazilian granite countertops, brass sink and refrigerator. The custom gourmet kitchen has a large detailed wooden island with cook top & vegetable sink, built in whitewashed cabinets, commercial grade appliances, Italian tile flooring, and granite countertops grace this unique kitchen with a special medieval door to the pantry/laundry room. In the master bedroom suite you will find another lovely fireplace, access to a large balcony and a Jacuzzi tub adjoining the large master bath with his/hers vanities, and double shower/steam room featuring cultured marble finishes. There are two offices with built in cabinets and spectacular views. The home features elegant crown molding, decorative ceiling fans, plush pile carpeting upstairs and custom window treatments throughout the home as well as being wired for sound and a complete security system. There are wall niches with custom sculptures and art throughout the inside and outside of this elegant estate with five tile & wrought iron decorative balconies. Outside you will find a beautiful large salt water system custom pool (virtually maintenance free) with adjoining spa, 2 waterfalls and a swim in grotto with seating inside as well as a beach entrance, specialized lighting, deck & gazebo with bar, outside shower & private bathroom. Special features: Windows: 62 - Double paned/tinted Doors: French and standard doors Balconies: 5 - all with decorative wrought iron accents & tile flooring. 4.5 bathrooms: Master bath upstairs, guest bath upstairs, recreation room bath downstairs, parlor room bath downstairs; pool half bath. Floors - plush carpeting throughout upstairs, parlor room & down center of stairs. Fine wood floors in living room & dining room, Italian custom ceramic tiles for kitchen, foyer, parlor bathroom, and guest bathroom. Rec room, pantry and bar are stained & scored floors. AC/Heat pumps - 4 units (York) Garage: spacious 2 car garage with work area & high ceiling fans, 220 volt plug, specially equipped fuse boxes with lightening protection device, built in work bench & wall tool storage area; utility sink, water softener system for home and 12 station automatic irrigation system for yard. Living Room: Spacious room with striking 35 ft cathedral cedar wood ceiling, elegant ceiling fans and specialized lighting, sunken custom inlayed wooden floor, double wooden staircases, see through double fireplace, french doors accessing the back porch/patio area that features stained & scored floors overlooking the pool and distant landscape. Foyer: Alabaster & pewter chandelier, ceramic tile flooring, 2 coat closets with automatic lighting and extra storage shelving; double staircases featuring wood/carpet combination with decorative brass rods. Kitchen: Spacious and elegant with special customized large wooden center island which includes a 5 burner gas cook top with built in exhaust fan (retractable when not in use), and vegetable sink. Built-in whitewashed ash wood cabinets that feature pull out drawers and lazy susans as well as an appliance garage, and all the amenities of built in deluxe appliances to include refrigerator, self cleaning convection wall oven, warming drawer, trash compactor, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Countertops are high grade granite and flooring is Italian ceramic tile. Specialized pewter faucets/fixtures. Dining Room: Unique hexagon shaped room with 6 foot round granite dining table built specifically for this area (negotiable). Ceiling is recessed with specialized iron work and lighting with pewter chandelier. Custom wood flooring. Magnificent views. Pantry/Laundry/Mud Room: Built-in oak cabinets allow considerable storage and pantry space, stained & scored floor, laminate counter tops and plumbed for extra refrigerator or freezer/icemaker. Cantina (Bar): Full bar with built in cabinets, brass bar sink, refrigerator, Italian granite counters & bar area with room for bistro tables/chairs-great for entertaining. Splendid views. Exercise Room or extra bedroom: Large mirror, large windows, carpeted. Recreation Room Bathroom: Guest bathroom featuring built in cabinets, toilet, pedestal sink & shower. Parlor Room or extra bedroom: Special plush carpeted room with that Victorian look to include adjacent bathroom complete with toilet, pedestal sink & antique claw foot tub. Half wall bead board design Master Bedroom Suite: spacious, raised ceiling, elegant lighted decorative ceiling fan, jacuzzi bathtub in bay window type setting just before entering the master bath, cozy fireplace, French doors. Large his/hers walk in closet with plenty of built in drawers & storage shelving. Master Bathroom: His & Hers vanities with cultured marble counters and built in oak cabinets. Raised ceiling, double shower & Swedish steam bath, cultured marble enclosure with seating benches. Double french doors leads to a balcony outside the bathroom. Toilet area also has storage cabinets & phone connection. Offices - two - one off the master bedroom and the other on the guest side of the house above the dining room. Both have built-in oak bookcases/cabinets stained in cherry, absolutely stunning views, high ceilings and custom lighted ceiling fans. Guest Bedrooms: Spacious rooms, built in closets, high ceilings with custom ceiling lighted fans. Guest Bathroom: Double sinks, cultured marble countertops, built in oak cabinets, toilet, bathtub with shower. Custom tiled floors. Outside: *Zoysia grass surrounds the home *landscaping *external walkways surround the home with brick columns with individual elegant lighting fixtures *wrought iron fencing and elegant entry gate to circular driveway in front of home *External sound system *200 gallon propane tank (for cook tops, pool heater, fireplaces and water heaters) Work/Storage shed - all metal - 30 ft x 30 ft with wood work benches, partially cemented floor Land: Picturesque contrasting areas of pastures, wooded areas and rolling hills which includes coastal grass & (add the other grasses you mentioned when here) Tanks: *A charming gazebo overlooks a one acre tank that includes a small center island tree and is stocked with catfish, bass & perch. *Two other additional tanks on property Pool Area: *Elegant custom built 16 ft x 32 ft deluxe pool with 5 ft deep swim-in grotto & seating inside, as well as beach entrance & steps entrance to pool, additional in-pool seating area, 6 foot grotto waterfall, attached whirlpool spa with waterfall, specialized art, diamond brite pool finish, specialized lighting that changes colors, sports package, large finished deck area (3500 sq ft) with French drains, raised gazebo which contains built in bar/counter with sink and enclosed cabinets; external shower, comfortable bathroom with toilet, sink, lighted fan and hot water. *Salt system - virtually maintenance free *3 pumps with high performance rapid pool heater (gas) *Polaris cleaning system *Remote to control all pool features & lighting Barn with loft capable of being constructed into living quarters, already plumbed with septic and water connections, electric wiring already completed: Built of Austin stone, wood & pipe construction, consisting of 5 stalls, outdoor arena with chute Wells: *Home well is 540 feet with brand new pump to the trinity bed, 8-10 gal/min capacity; this well house has showering capability *Barn - provides water to barn, troughs & corrals Fencing: Tall Game/exotics fencing Corrals: 1 fenced area for exotics - very spacious with troughs and faucets Pasture Troughs: 4 Gates: 2 work gates, one grand entry decorative gate built of white stone & wrought iron & accents, solar panel operated with keypad/remote access, & automatic departure sensor; built in mailbox Road: Aspalted
Hunter's Desires fullfilled in this 260 Acre South Texas, Recreational Ranch
Live Oak County 260 Acres with a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Hunters Cabin with excellent screened in porch, ideal for a great "Get Away Place." This Ranch is tucked away from from the Hussle and Bussle of life, but very easily accessed from Hwy. 59, Interstate 37, US 281 and in very close proximity to several surrounding airports for light aircraft. Roughly an hour away from Corpus Christi, or San Antonio and about 2 hours West of Houston. This Great Recreational Ranch is the perfect place for the Family, whether traditional, corporate or a group of partners to enjoy the peace and quiet with natures influence as the activities of the day. This multi-purpose ranch is conveniently sectioned for a variety of activities. 100 Acres of this Ranch is behind high fence. which protects and enables the 4 species of deer to grow to their full potential. The Texas Whitetail, Axis, Fallow, and Red Deer are Trophies for anyone, whether the be mounted above the fireplace, or pictured in a frame, these deer have been protected and managed, with excellent cover including native brush with mature mesquites and many foundational Live Oaks, appropriately placed senderos and, nutritous forbes and available water. The Cabin is located in the center of this refuge. The remaining 160 acres of this gently rolling South Texas terrain, comprised of Coastal Bermuda, Klein grass and some secondary regrowth brush, boast an excellent set up for tremendous dove hunting, with ponds constantly holding water from natural rainful and run-off, or pumped from the two excellent wells that are set up to provide wated for Wildlife and Livestock. This part of the ranch is partitioned into 5 seperate pastures with good fences, and lanes, designed for easy collection, inspection and rotation of livestock, to maximize forage production and land utilization while preventing overgrazing and damage to the natural watershed. There is a substantial set of working pens, and a perfect barn. The metal barn/equipment storage facilty with its fully concrete floor is approximately 40'x60' with covered porches/patios of 15'x60' on both the East and West sides of the enclosure. This is a perfect place for storing Jeeps, 4 wheelers, tractors used for farming food plots and ranch maintenance. The barn is accessed via overhead doors, has electricity, and plumbed for the installation of a full bathroom. This ranch is a magnet for willdlife and has soil types conducive to high yield forage production for livestock, high yield seed production through the Klein grass and whatever type of food plot one desires, whether it be Milo, Black Oil Sunflower, Millet or a mixed variety, this area is known for its high density population of Dove. The Ranch is located South of the community of Cadiz, half-way between Beeville and Three Rivers, and NorthEast of Georgewest. More on the cabin- A fully enclosed screened in porch runs the length of the cabin. The cabin has window unit air conditioning, wood burning stove/fireplace, full kitchen, full bathroom, and bunk style bedrooms. Also, there is a very nice firebrick smoker built just at the edge of the cabin yard, a perfect place to smoke the harvested game and cook those steaks over an open flame, a must see to appreciate. Water does not seem to be a problem on this place, well with submersible pump, the well is said to be approx. 500' with the pump hanging at 420' and the distance from surface to water is 80'. Excellent water availablity according to landowner. This Ranch is the perfect Recreational Ranch, not to big to take up all of your time working and maintaining, but big enough to enjoy life with family and friends. One must see to appreciate the diversity. Qualified and Serious Buyers Welcomed, please call Steve to schedule a showing.
Top of the Hill Country Dream Ranch
	1045 acre premier show place 7,999,000

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